New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering a ban on masks in the NYC subway system. This proposal comes in response to recent incidents where masked protesters harassed commuters with anti-Zionist slogans during pro-Palestine protests. The potential ban has garnered support from Mayor Adams and at least 10 New York state legislators. Civil rights groups, including pro-Israel organizations, are advocating for the ban. Some critics argue that New York should reinstate its pre-2020 mask ban.
It's a mistake to dismiss the possibility of a mask ban. Gov. Hochul, Mayor Adams and at least 10 NY state legislators actively support a potential ban, and some civil rights groups – including but not limited to pro-Israel groups – are pushing hard for one.
❧ New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering banning masks on the subway in response to pro-Palestine protests in New York City. https://t.co/kuv7KyS6FH
Meanwhile, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has voiced support for banning masks on the subway, referring to an incident in which masked protesters harassed commuters with anti-Zionist slogans. https://t.co/IWeopjyl4X
It’s outrageous that NY hasn’t simply reinstated our pre-2020 mask ban yet. Stop placating radical Islamic and far-left extremists. https://t.co/IvDhmG6KEW
Governor Kathy Hochul suggested a mask ban in NYC’s subways. Here’s what we think should really get the ax. https://t.co/QcRBAviUOR